Xi Jinping visits the Saudis and promises to buy lots of oil and gas. How will this impact Biden's promise to recalibrate US-Saudi relations? Kareem from Egypt offers analysis. Hear what Viktor Bout says about Britney Griner, and also hear Adam's analysis of Dump #2 of the twitter files.
Iran says it will disband its morality police in response to 3 months of violent protests. Kamran from Iran offers analysis. In a special 2-part Change Is Hard, Adam analyzes Elon Musk's twitter dump about the Hunter Biden laptop. Also, hear from an oil producer about how Biden's price cap on Putin's oil will likely cost you more at the pump.
Mass street protests erupt in China's biggest cities. Is it backlash to zero-Covid? Gordon Chang joins Tony with analysis. Biden cuts an oil deal with Venezuela defying his green energy policy. Find out why renewable energy will not work today and for years to come.
Biden agrees to pay "poor" nations reparations for climate change caused by "rich" nations. Adama from Senegal offers analysis. Biden turns 80, becoming the 1st American president to serve as an octogenarian. Discover why his own party is strongly encouraging him to retire.
Hear how the world prepares for U.S. elections. Do people outside the U.S. really believe that democracy is at stake over the outcome? Adama in Morocco joins Tony.
The Change Is Hard Segment examines the desperation of midterm elections. Is the UK political turmoil a sign of the times? Could it happen in other advanced democracies? Mark from the UK joins Tony. Canada freezes gun sales. Lorrie in Toronto tells Tony why Justin Trudeau got his freeze thanks to the U.S.
The UK is the latest Euro nation to experience economic whiplash. British analyst Mark explains why PM Liz Truss likely will lose power before she's even moved into 10 Downing Street, and what Americans can learn from Europe's economic calamity. Also find out what the Saudi's think of Biden's threat of payback after OPEC snubbed him.
OPEC snubs Biden ensuring inflation remains sticky and likely will worsen. Yet Biden remains committed to defunding American oil. Kareem from Egypt tells Tony what Gulf nations think of Biden's energy policy.
Putin declares that east Ukraine is now Russia. Also threatens nukes. How does Biden and NATO respond? Hear from the head of the U.S. Missile Defense Advocacy Alliance. Lula & Bolsonaro head to a runoff in Brazil. Lise from Sao Paulo tells us why the next month will be tense. Dumb and Dumber highlights Change Is Hard.
Putin doubles down on nuke threats. Is he desperate or on the cusp of victory? Russian analyst Yuri joins Tony. Are the growing riots across Iran a threat to the government? Kamran from Iran offers analysis. Italy and Sweden are voting for far-right governments. Is inflation and energy the reason? Find out on this edition of VTA.
President Biden shifts position on re-election plans: Will not commit to 2024 run. Hear how Biden's shift impacts American foreign policy in Iran, China, Ukraine.
Discover how the British monarchy is being targeted by the same groups that are intent on destroying all Western institutions. Plus find out how VTA was created in the immediate aftermath of 9/11.
Europe's energy crisis worsens, as Russia cuts gas.Sweden moves to bail out energy companies, UK's Liz Truss claims emergency plan to fix prices. Mark from France offers analysis. Gabriel in Chile tells Tony how the "World's Wokest Constitution" was written and ultimately voted down.
Discover the global impact of Biden's exit from Afghanistan. Did it trigger Putin to invade Ukraine? Did it turn the Saudis away from the U.S? Is China more hostile towards Taiwan? Massood joins Tony to discuss the state of his country 1 year after the Taliban regained control.
Putin advisor's daughter killed in car bomb. Is Putin in danger? Why is Russia blaming Ukraine? VTA special report. Plus don't miss Adam's special CIH sendoff to Brian Stelter.
Boris Johnson resigns after losing confidence of his party. Isn't the exact same thing happening to Joe Biden? VTA special report.
Biden plans his high-stakes trip to Saudi Arabia. What leverage does he have? Hear from VTA's voices in Cairo and Tel Aviv.
Colombia elects first progressive president. Long-standing US-Colombia relations set to shift. Hear from VTA's Colombian voices. Biden falls of his stationary bike just days after leading Dems say he's too old to run for re-election. VTA special report.
Dems smear Biden as David Axelrod publicly announces Biden too old to run for re-election. How will Biden lead for the next 2.5 years knowing his own party is hostile towards him? How will Saudis receive Biden? VTA special report.